Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - 12.0 Inches Display at $799

Microsoft’s new surface pro 3 is ready to hit the market with tweaked up specs and a list of attractive features. With 12 inches of display screen and the powerful performance of Core i7, the gadget lies between the category of conventional tablets and larger laptops. In other words, it is larger and more feature-rich than regular tablets as well more portable and lighter than ordinary laptops. This defines Microsoft’s new claim to fame as the attractive Surface Pro 3 is announced to be introduced at $799 in the US market.

The gadget is thin and light – its first remarkable quality. Being only 9.1 mm thick, surface pro 3 is lighter than Apples’s Macbook Air. The new version is also thinner than its two ancestors. In fact, the manufacturers claim that this gadget is the thinnest of all devices running with Core processors. This gives potential buyers an incentive to purchase the device since it is going to offer exceptional convenience regarding portability. Plus, it would definitely be something to boast about among peers.

What makes Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 even more attractive in the tech community is its kickstand. Users will be able to adjust the tablet at any angle twenty-two and one hundred and fifty degrees. Therefore, the ease of use with this device is impressive. This kickstand feature is a new addition to the tablet which its ancestors lack.

The gadget is also accompanied with a Surface Pro pen which resembles Samsung’s stylus pen. It allows users more precision while typing or drawing. In addition, the use of this pen is also extended to several applications. Having a pen device for tablets is always a cool feature which adds to their value.

The thin tablet is not going to deprive users of connectivity ports. A USB 3.0 port is available along with a Mini Display port as well as a slot of MicroSD card has been accommodated in the slender body. In addition, the gadget also houses a satisfying 5.0 MP primary camera. Users can also make use of the front cam for video conferencing. There are also various memory options, letting users accommodate their media galleries, documents and a large collection of apps. These options include 4 GB and 8 GB onboard storage along with SSD storage capacity ranging from 64 GB to as much as 512 GB.

Surface Pro 3 can nicely replace your lap as it offers a cover keyboard. This makes the gadget an impressive hybrid. The keyboard is backlit and easy to use. However, it is not included in the total sum of $799. The cover keyboard charges extra and has to be bought separately. This is going to be a turn off for potential buyers.

How Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is actually going to score among users is yet to be discovered till the gadget finally arrives in the market. However, it does look good with promising specs, innovative technology and portability. After all, the stylish hybrid just might come up to its manufacturer’s claims by replacing your laptop or tablet.

 

Display

Device type	Tablet
OS	Windows (8.1 Pro)
Dimensions	11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches (292 x 201 x 9 mm)
Weight	28.16 oz (798 g) ,the average is 16.6 oz (473 g)
Body material	Metal
Design features	Stylus
Side Keys	Left: Volume control
Colors	Gray
Tablet dock	Yes
Features	USB (5)

Design

Physical size	12.0 inches
Resolution	2160 x 1440 pixels
Pixel density	Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. 216 ppi
Technology	Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes.Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. IPS LCD
Touchscreen	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features	Light sensor

Camera

Camera	5 megapixels
Resolution	2160 x 1440 pixels
Camcorder	1920x1080 (1080p HD)
Front-facing camera	5 megapixels
Video capture	1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Hardware

System chip	System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.Intel Core i7
Graphics processor	Intel HD Graphics
System memory	System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.8192 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3
Built-in storage	512 GB
Maximum User Storage	450 GB
Storage expansion	microSD, microSDHC

Multimedia

Music player	Filter by:Album, Artist, PlaylistsFeatures:Album art cover, Background playback Supported formats: MP3
Video playback	Supported formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Speakers	Stereo speakers

Internet browsing

Browser

supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash

Phone features

Organizer	Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Timer, Notepad
E-mail	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging	Windows Live / MSN, Skype

Connectivity

Bluetooth	4.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
USB	USB 3.0Connector: Full-size USB Features: USB Host
Headphones connector	3.5mm
Charging connector	Proprietary
Other	Mini DisplayPort

Other features

Additional microphone/s	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassVoice recording

Availability

Officially announced	20 May 2014
Scheduled release	Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America20 Jun 2014 (Official)

Shopping information

Warranty period	12 Months
MSRP price	$ 1949